Hello G45ers,
Get ready to be transported to the gorgeous landscape of the French countryside! Today on the Graphic 45 blog we are going to be sharing four incredible crafts that feature our brand new collection French Country! We've got so many dazzling crafts on today's blog, they are are sure to take your breath away! We want to begin by welcoming you all to today's very special blog post! We hope you are having a wonderful day so far! Today's amazing crafts are blooming with color and inspiration! We will be sharing a thank you card by Maiko Miwa, a layout by Nancy Wethington, an altered art box by Susan Lui and a mini album by Alberto Juarez! There are so many fantastic ways to create gorgeous crafts with French Country! Today's blog is sure to give you tons of amazing ideas!
Lets begin with this vibrant and joyful thank you card by Maiko Miwa! The sublime saturated colors and pretty designs of French Country make it a perfect collection for creating fabulous cards! Just imagine how great it would be to receive a beautiful card like this one from a friend or a loved one! You can see how Maiko combined fussy cut elements, Graphic 45 Metal Staples, pretty borders and chipboards to create this unique and lovely card. The options are endless with French Country!
Supplies:
sunflower
French Country
Promenade
Bon Appetit
Bonjour
Deja Vu
Abundance
Provance
Others
Flowers:prima
Candy gems:Webster'sPages
Ribbon:May Arts
Next we have this splendid French Country layout by Nancy Wethington. She completely captured the grandeur and natural beauty of French Country in this pretty LO. The fabulous central photo encapsulates the beauty and history of the rural landscape. Beautiful borders and paper distressing add to the vintage charm of this LO. We also love fussy cut elements and fabulous embellishments that give this LO dimension and sophistication. What a treasure!
Next we have another breathtaking creation featuring French Country. This is a gorgeous altered Graphic 45 Small Matchbook Box by Susan Lui. This sweet box opens to reveal a wonderful mini! You can see how perfectly all the different colors and designs of French Country mingle with beauty and elegance. The superb rustic charm of this amazing collection is amplified by Susan's wonderful use of Sunflower embellishments and Graphic 45 Metal Staples and Trim! This is such a fun project to create and it also makes a perfect gift! Here is what Susan had to say about it.
"I converted the small matchbook box into a mini box album. I cut apart
the outer box, turning it into a hard cover for the mini album. The
album is secured either by tying the ends of the Graphic 45 Staples
Trim, or by winding the Trim around the Staples Metal Ornate Key Hole
and Metal Button. Opening up the front cover, you'll find two mini
albums attached to the spine via ribbon binding. This allows for the
mini albums to be taken out of the box to be used separately, or for
adding new mini albums when necessary. And if you like, the box has
enough space to hold a couple of gift cards as well." -Susan Lui
Supplies:
Next we have an absolutely gorgeous French Country mini album by Alberto Juarez. Alberto will be hosting a very special blog contest until February 14th where he is giving away a French Country prize pack for one lucky crafter from Spain! We always encourage you to visit Alberto's beautiful blog for fantastic inspiration. If you live in Spain and you want a chance to win French Country, be sure to stop by Alberto's blog before February 14th for your chance to win!
Alberto's Blog:
Behold this splendid French Country mini album that Alberto created using envelopes and accordion binding. Fabulous fussy cut designs and Graphic 45 Metal Staples look gorgeous on the front cover of this marvelous mini. Each delightful page has it's own unique design with delicate layers, pretty inked borders and more fussy cut elements. This is a wonderful mini for storing precious treasures and memories. It is also another wonderful gift idea! We love it!
Supplies:
We hope you all had a fantastic time on today's Graphic 45 blog! We hope today's crafts filled you with some marvelous ideas for crafting with French Country! It wont be long now before this amazing new collection arrives at your local scrapbook store or online shop! We want to thank Maiko Miwa, Nancy Wethington, Susan Lui and Alberto Juarez for their beautiful work today! We hope to see you all again tomorrow for more fantastic craft inspiration! Don't forget to leave us a blog or Facebook comment this week for your chance to win our amazing blog prize! Have a beautiful day, G45ers!
Happy Papercrafting!
Your Friends at Graphic 45
Wow! Stunning!
Posted by: Jean A Marmo | February 06, 2013 at 05:08 AM
I can't wait to get my hands on this paper line. Yeah....Screams like a girl!
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | February 06, 2013 at 05:15 AM
OH my goodness, I simply cannot wait for this paper to become available! It's gorgeous and these creations are fabulous, of course. My fave today is absolutely Alberto's mini album made from envelopes. Would love a tutorial on that one. Stunning!
Posted by: Annette Green | February 06, 2013 at 05:18 AM
Oh my word those mini books are outstanding!
Posted by: Nancy Wethington | February 06, 2013 at 05:20 AM
Gorgeous! 'nuf said!
Posted by: Lois Key | February 06, 2013 at 05:21 AM
Wow! Absolutely gorgeous projects! So inspiring. Can't wait to get this collection!
Posted by: Patty | February 06, 2013 at 05:24 AM
I just love all the G45 staples.....the keys, those adorable little doorknobs; they add great touches to these beautiful projects!
Posted by: Kathy Molina | February 06, 2013 at 05:27 AM
all the projects are absolutely gorgeous and creative; I just cannot say enough about how much I love the French Country line
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | February 06, 2013 at 05:29 AM
Beautiful! It always amazes me how you keep coming up with so many stunning ideas :) x
Posted by: Jane Louis | February 06, 2013 at 05:31 AM
as always amazing projects!
Posted by: Teresa Igo | February 06, 2013 at 05:31 AM
These projects are INCREDIBLE!!!! I wish there were project sheets for the books especially. I so want to know/learn how to put the last 2 book's in particular together. They are just beautiful. EVERYTHING is beautiful!!! :D
Posted by: Sara Tanner | February 06, 2013 at 05:37 AM
You're right--Amazing crafts today!
Posted by: Sara Nell Langland | February 06, 2013 at 05:46 AM
Oh, so gorgeous! I love Sue's mini matchbook with all the little notebooks inside...precious! And Alberto's envelope journal is breathtaking. I always appreciate the whimsy in Maiko's work, and this card is like sunshine pouring in after a cloudy day! The layout by Nancy is divine...I love the arches. What a glorious display of G45 goodness!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | February 06, 2013 at 05:47 AM
All fab ideas - love the albums though - so cute! What a great team!
Posted by: karen | February 06, 2013 at 05:50 AM
Today I wish I lived in Spain then I would be eligible for the prize!!! Simply can't wait to re-create some of these gorgeous crafts!!!!
Posted by: lisa | February 06, 2013 at 06:04 AM
Fantastic French Country projects! Everyone's fussy cutting is impressive and makes the images just pop.
Posted by: Sharon Young | February 06, 2013 at 06:05 AM
Wonderful projects! Can't wait to get me some of this French Country.
Posted by: Kim Pay | February 06, 2013 at 06:06 AM
I have to make one of those BOOKS. Outstanding. OH hurry up and get those lovely papers in the stores!!
Posted by: Mjfischercla | February 06, 2013 at 06:14 AM
What a beautiful projects.
Posted by: Jeniff | February 06, 2013 at 06:22 AM
Wonderful! I love all of today's projects especially Alberto's mini.
Posted by: Mary Jane W | February 06, 2013 at 06:23 AM
I really like the use of this paper. I am not a fan of it, but these projects peak my interest.
Posted by: Shanda Harrington | February 06, 2013 at 06:23 AM
Lovely! Just love the surprise of the mini Albums inside!
Posted by: Anne Schilling | February 06, 2013 at 06:24 AM
I'm loving the French Country paper collection!
Posted by: Elizabeth Russell | February 06, 2013 at 06:24 AM
The French Country collection is really beautiful. While I love all the Graphic 45 products, I believe French Country is my favorite so far. Lovely projects.
Posted by: Rita P. | February 06, 2013 at 06:27 AM
I so love todays projects.. I simply can't wait for the French Country papers to come out.
Posted by: Brenda Stiltner | February 06, 2013 at 06:29 AM
Maiko's project is the first you see. It is so bright and spring looking. In early February in my part of the country, looking at anything that looks like spring makes a person happy. (and wistful). Beautiful projects.
Posted by: MaryLouH | February 06, 2013 at 07:03 AM
Such inspiring creations! Think my favorite is Alberto's but they are all stunning!
Posted by: Shannon Faris-Parnell | February 06, 2013 at 07:12 AM
Wow! All of these projects are just so stunning! TFS!
Posted by: Chris Dring | February 06, 2013 at 07:14 AM
Wow so much creativity.... great things.
Posted by: kent | February 06, 2013 at 07:28 AM
These are gorgeous! They are so inspiring! Thank you for always sharing the work of such wonderfully talented people!
Posted by: Trudi Hutton | February 06, 2013 at 07:39 AM
stunning paper arts rock!!!!!
Posted by: bev orris | February 06, 2013 at 07:40 AM
Love the matchbook opened up to a mini book. Beautiful.
Posted by: Jocelyn | February 06, 2013 at 07:53 AM
There are no words! I just keep scrolling through today's projects on the blog in awe! G45 picks the greatest design team in the world! Thank you!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | February 06, 2013 at 08:14 AM
OMWow!... simply stunning, all of the creative inspiration today!
Posted by: Sleigh | February 06, 2013 at 08:33 AM
The G45 projects are all so fantastic. I wish I had time to do every single project the G45-Team shares- but I can't because if I quit my job then I cannot buy more G45 paper and embellishments...well, that and I could not pay all my boring necessity bills. LOL
Posted by: Kathy Jo | February 06, 2013 at 08:39 AM
The more I see done with this paper the more I fall in love!
Posted by: Pam Ellis | February 06, 2013 at 08:40 AM
Beautiful, love the French Country! I can't wait til it arrives in my craft store!!
Posted by: Dallas Diston | February 06, 2013 at 08:51 AM
I love the cards that can be made from this new line of Graphic 45 papers. Everything is really beautiful and I can't wait to get over to my nearest store when these papers come out.
Posted by: Mary Wilkins | February 06, 2013 at 08:53 AM
These projects are all stunning!! SO love this paper - can't wait to see it in real life! Judy D.
Posted by: Judy D. | February 06, 2013 at 08:54 AM
Wow! I can never get enough! Always wonderful!
Posted by: Jennifer Cardwell | February 06, 2013 at 08:55 AM